San Francisco 49ers wrapping up Youngstown, Ohio stay

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts after his team was called with a penalty against the Green Bay Packers in the first half during their NFL football game in Green Bay, Wisconsin September 9, 2012. REUTERS/Darren Hauck

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Jim Harbaugh wasn’t just thankful for the hospitality his 49ers received during their five-day stay in Ohio. He also enjoyed practicing in light rain, which the 49ers could encounter again Sunday when they visit the New York Jets.

“We don’t get that opportunity very often,” Harbaugh said of rain workouts.

After two days of doing so, however, the 49ers practiced Friday at Youngstown State’s indoor facility.

Light rain also fell in New York and New Jersey on Friday, but the weather forecast calls for a 20 percent chance of showers Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.

Friday’s biggest news outside of the 49ers’ departure: Tight end Vernon Davis was added to the injury report with a back issue. He was a full participant in practice, however, and is listed as probable. Davis hasn’t missed a game since the 2007 season.

While Harbaugh gave thanks to the Penguins’ staff for its help this week, he also tipped his cap to “the people of Youngstown” and the Holiday Inn staff that hosted the 49ers in Boardman, Ohio.

It was the 49ers’ second straight year with a layover in the Youngstown region. The reasons for doing so between two road games: a time saver, a jet-lag avoider and a team-bonding exercise. If the 49ers don’t pull even Sunday and salvage the trip, it wouldn’t be a surprise if players don’t endorse making Youngstown an annual retreat.

Harbaugh said this trip was “very good” and “very similar” to last year’s between their road games at Cincinnati and Philadelphia.

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